JOB TITLE |
POULTRY FARM HAND |
NATURE OF JOB |
FULL TIME |
INDUSTRY |
AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK |
SALARY |
KSHS.15,000 + ACCOMMODATION |
JOB LOCATION |
KIRINYAGA |
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Feed, water, and monitor poultry daily to ensure optimal health and productivity.
- Clean poultry housing regularly to maintain high hygiene standards.
- Collect, grade, and record egg production data (if layers are present).
- Assist in vaccination and disease control programs for poultry.
- Observe and report any signs of illness or distress in animals promptly.
- Participate in planting, weeding, pruning, irrigating, and harvesting of crops.
- Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides as directed.
- Assist in soil preparation and general field maintenance.
- Supervise casual workers during peak farming periods (planting, harvesting, etc.).
- Ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to expected quality standards.
- Report progress, issues, or irregularities to the Farm Manager promptly.
- Operate and maintain farm tools and simple machinery.
- Carry out general farm maintenance (e.g., fencing, cleaning storage areas).
- Assist in farm record keeping related to livestock and crop production.
KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in hands-on poultry farming and crop cultivation
- Proven ability to supervise and guide casual workers
- Physically fit, hardworking, and able to work long hours outdoors
- Honest, disciplined, and dependable with a strong work ethic
- Willingness to live on the farm and commit to long-term employment
HOW TO APPLY
- If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.